Irving K. Zola Center for Persons with Disabilities at Brigham House

The Irving K. Zola Center for Persons with Disabilities at Brigham House is a drop-in community center for persons with disabilities. The center is named for Irving Kenneth Zola, a resident of Newton, MA, who was an internationally known sociologist and advocate who specialized in disability studies and medical sociology.

This center provides a welcoming environment for persons with disabilities to

congregate

socialize

interact

participate in the community

The facilities include:

five computers with Internet access

large screen TV, DVD and CD players

pool table

sewing machines

a meeting room

The center is located in the Brigham Community House, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation, located at 20 Hartford Street, Newton Highlands, MA 02461. Space is available for rental to various groups throughout the week. The building is accessible and conveniently located on the Riverside D Newton Highlands stop.